Barber Schools in Georgia

Georgia has 22 schools with barber programs in this directory: 13 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 497 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $15,495 to $22,500, with a median of $20,500 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $18,665 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Central Georgia Technical College, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Atlanta Technical College.

22
Schools with this program
497
Graduates last year
$20,500
Median program tuition
$18,665
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Barber Schools by city in Georgia

All 22 barber schools in Georgia

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Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,382
Graduates last year
56
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,806
Type
Public

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,330
Graduates last year
41
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,258
Type
Public

Albany Technical College

Albany, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,364
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,343
Type
Public

Pro Way Hair School

Stone Mountain, GA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,360
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,138
Type
Private for-profit

Augusta Technical College

Augusta, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,282
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,982
Type
Public

Shearz Institute

Lithia Springs, GA

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Certificate
Graduates last year
15
Type
Private for-profit

Athens Technical College

Athens, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,390
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,525
Type
Public

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,052
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,637
Type
Public

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,524
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,888
Type
Public

Beaver Beauty Academy

Decatur, GA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,495
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
4
Type
Private for-profit

Albany Beauty Academy

Albany, GA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,500
Length
13 months
Type
Private for-profit

MAK Beauty Institute

Cumming, GA

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Certificate
Median earnings, 1 yr
$38,152
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does barber training cost in Georgia?

The median published tuition is $20,500 (range $15,495 to $22,500, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Beaver Beauty Academy ($15,495), Profile Institute of Barber-Styling ($18,650) and Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails ($19,400). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does barber school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 13 months to finish (12 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do barber graduates earn?

Across 27 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $18,665 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public barber programs in Georgia?

Yes. 13 public schools offer it, including Central Georgia Technical College, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Atlanta Technical College, South Georgia Technical College and Savannah Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.